After having issues with my boat this past week, I got repairs done to the steering cable and we were back in business for the weekend trips. This past Saturday, I had a trip with a long-time friend from my old hood. We lived on the same street in Dover, where I grew up here in Calgary! Tony and his brother Doug, whom I had not seen in many years, were set to tussle with the Bow Rivers finest fish.
It had been many moons since Doug had fished the Bow River, even though he lives here in Calgary! I thought it was very cool that Tony had asked him to come out, and I wanted to make sure he did well and caught a pile of fish. I stocked the tackle box with all my new Robertson Tackle crankbaits the night before the trip, making double sure we had a smashing day on the water.
As we made our way down river, both Tony and Doug were able to hook some great trout. The “Raunchy Rainbow” was lighting it up again out there, getting many rainbow trout to the basket. After the midday point, and after digesting one of my home-made sandwiches, we decided to pull into a back pool known for monster pike. I added steel leaders onto the 4.7-inch crankbaits and before long, Both Tony and Doug were into some amazing Northern Pike. It was very awesome to watch the boys battle those monster river Pike. After catching several epic fish, we moved on and finished our day trout fishing!
There is always something special about seeing old friends and spending time on the water doing what we love. I appreciate you both coming out with me. I also deeply appreciate what Doug said to me at the end of our trip at the boat launch; “You are an amazing fishing guide Mike”.
Thank you, Doug, from the bottom of my heart. Until we meet again next year. Hope you both have a safe and happy fall season.
~Mike
